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Edited by Maria-Cristina Pitassi and Daniela Solfaroli Camillocci (University of Geneva). Irena Backus’ scholarship has been characterised by profound historical learning and philological acumen, extraordinary mastery of a wide range of languages, and broad-ranging interests. From the history of historiography to the story of Biblical exegesis and the reception of the Church Fathers, her research on the long sixteenth century stands as a point of reference for both historians of ideas and church historians alike. She also explored late medieval theology before turning her attention to the interplay of religion and philosophy in the seventeenth century, the focus of her late research. This volume assembles contributions from 35 international specialists that reflect the breadth of her interests and both illustrate and extend her path-breaking legacy as a scholar, teacher and colleague.

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A pastor from back in the late 70s of the church a friend is at told him that one year he received a Christmas card from a member. It said, “Pastor, the best Christmas present you could give our church is your resignation!”